About Cigar Galaxy (M82)

Cigar Galaxy is frequently observed by amateur astronomers and shows up as a faint patch of light. It has moderate brightness.

Current visibility

Right now it is at about 20° altitude and reaches 20° around 09:47 PM.

It does not reach a useful observing altitude today.

Galaxies are sensitive to light pollution, subtle features are easily lost in bright skies.

Observing tips

It requires patience and good conditions.

Type

Irregular Galaxy

Constellation

Ursa Major

Distance

12000000 ly

Size

11.0' x 4.6'

Season

Spring

Difficulty

Easy

Magnitude

8.4